Poll of health service chiefs has found that most of them want higher taxes to pay for the NHS.

The transcript discusses Coulter's battle with breast cancer and her reliance on the drug Kadcyla, which is not covered by the NHS due to its high cost. The NHS faces financial challenges, needing to save £30 billion, with public opinion divided on how to fund it. A poll shows a majority want increased NHS spending, but few are willing to pay more taxes. Dorothy Dean shares her positive experience with NHS-funded gastric band surgery. The NHS is scrutinizing its spending more closely, making some patients anxious about the value of their treatments.

What is the main reason Coulter cannot access Kadcyla through the NHS?

• It is only available in private hospitals.

• It is too expensive for the NHS to prescribe.

• It is not effective for her type of cancer.

• It is not approved for use in the UK.

What financial challenge is the NHS currently facing?

• A need to save £30 billion.

• A decrease in patient numbers.

• An increase in staff salaries.

• A surplus in the budget.

What percentage of the public wants NHS spending to increase?

• 50%

• 30%

• 39%

• 62%

What was the cost of Dorothy Dean's gastric band operation on the NHS?

• £10,000

• £5,000

• £7,000

• £12,000

How does the NHS evaluate the value of treatments?

• By comparing patient outcomes directly.

• By considering the cost-effectiveness of treatments.

• By focusing on rare diseases.

• By prioritizing treatments for younger patients.